So here is my frugal idea for this week. I haven’t actually implemented it YET but plan to next week. I am going to learn how to groom my dog. I had budgeted $30 out of my next paycheck for the cost of taking Buddy to the groomers. He is long overdue and is quite shaggy at this point and I was hoping I’d have time before our trip to North Carolina. But then I started thinking about how much money I spend at the groomers each year. Now I don’t groom Buddy as often as I should. I’m sad to say that he gets a little neglected in that department. On average, he goes to the groomers about 2-3 times a YEAR! (Yes, I know. I’m a terrible doggy mama.) Did I mention he is a cocker spaniel? So he gets pretty darn shaggy sometimes. When he can no longer see through his ‘bangs’ then I know it’s time to get him groomed.
So to save some money (and have a happier, more frequently groomed dog) I am planning on investing in some dog clippers and doing it myself. I found these Wahl clippers at Petco that cost not quite $40. So after my second time of clipping him they will have paid for themselves. My only worry is clipping his nails. He hates having his feet messed with and I have never had any good luck with that!
If anyone reading this has any advice for me I’d appreciate it! I’ll post the before and after pictures next week!
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